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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.16, 1,057.30 and 434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.16, 1,057.30 and 434.59 is: 599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.16 : 1,057.30 = 434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.16/1,057.30 = 434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.16x = 1,057.30 × 434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.16x = 459,492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,492.01/766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.73

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